Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
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🏘️ Community
The 13th annual Holiday Boutique at the Overland Park Convention Center showcases over 350 local small businesses to an expected crowd of over 40,000 people for early holiday shopping.
An Overland Park mattress store offers $50 off each purchase and pledges the same amount to Harvesters for local food assistance until Nov.
30.
🚨 Crime
Gabriel Hernandez, accused of several charges including rape and aggravated burglary, had his bond set at $750,000 by a Johnson County judge.
Wyatt C. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing and selling child sexual abuse material online before relocating to Mexico to become a cabaret singer.
🎭 Culture
Kansas native and Broadway star Hayley Podschun reflects on her transformative journey from an Overland Park dance floor to becoming Glinda in the national tour of 'Wicked'.
Lifetime Network's filming of "Girl in the Garage" in Kansas City boosts local visibility and showcases the metro as a versatile filming location.
📰 Lifestyle
With an estimated 80 million Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, experts recommend affordable security upgrades like doorbell cameras and motion-sensitive lights to deter home break-ins.
🏈 Sports
Three young martial artists from Overland Park seek community support to compete in the GAMMA World Championships in Indonesia.
🎉 Overland Park Events
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Holiday Season Premiere 2024 at Park Place
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa's arrival, festive caroling, ice skating, and local shopping at Park Place.
Gobbler Grind Marathon - A Johnson County Tradition
Experience one of the oldest marathons in Kansas, connecting the local running communities and offering participants a Boston Marathon qualifying opportunity.
Friendsgiving Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
Celebrate the holiday season with a friendly Pickleball competition at this festive Friendsgiving tournament.
Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll
Experience a festive 5K Run and Family Stroll on Thanksgiving Day, promoting health and community spirit.
Jingle Bell Run: Kansas City Festive 5K Events
Celebrate the holiday season with a series of 5K runs, including timed, untimed, and virtual options at the Jingle Bell Run Kansas City.
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